The Academic Senate is the organization on campus that represents faculty in the formation of policy in “Academic and Professional Matters”. Title 5, Article 2, Section 53200 defines such matters as:

Curriculum including establishing prerequisites and placing courses within disciplines

Degree & certificate requirements

Grading policies

Development of educational programs

Standards or policies regarding student preparation and success

District and college governance structures, as related to faculty roles

Faculty roles in accreditation processes

Policies for faculty professional development activities

Process for program review

Processes for institutional planning and budget development

Other matters as agreed upon between the governing board and academic senate

The Senate facilitates communication among the faculty, the college and district administration, the students, and the Board of Trustees. The Senate strives to promote the development and maintenance of teaching excellence within the framework of academic freedom, professional responsibility, and ethics. (Title 5 §53200)

Membership

Representatives from faculty departments are elected to serve as senators for one-year terms. The Senate averages seventy senators, including the Executive Board and the Chair of the Curriculum Committee. Senators are required to attend the meetings, which are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. when school is in session. Elections are held in April and May for the coming academic year.

Contact Us

The office is open Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m, Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. Academic Senate and Executive Board meetings are on campus on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., during which time the office is closed.